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Tales of Xillia Launches In Japan Next Week

Posted on October 25, 2012 by Rae Michelle Richards

Tales of Xillia 2, Namco Bandai’s next game ( also first direct sequel  in sometime ) in the long running Tales of  series is almost ready for release in Japan. Xillia 2 will be released on November 1st, just one week from now the company has announced via webcast. Pre-ordering the game gives you exclusive goodies including a novel that bridges the storylines of both games, costume DLC (which Namco will probably release as paid DLC later in the year) and a PlayStation 3 theme. According to Namco development of Xillia 2 took place simultaneously with the first game, as

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Darksiders 2 DLC ‘Abyssal Forge’ Coming October 30th

Posted on October 24, 2012 by Joshua Rust

The second DLC for Darksiders 2 is set to release next week. If you happened to miss the first DLC, Argul’s Tomb, check out our review here! Releasing on October 30th for 800 MSP will be the Abyssal Forge. Here is the official description of the DLC: “The Abyssal Forge is a living machine designed to harness the unfocussed dark power of the Abyss and create the most powerful legendary weapons. “The Maker who built this abomination, known only as the Mad Smith, was shunned by his own people and sealed away in the Shadow Lands with his creation. However, the

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Disgaea D2 Set For March Release In Japan, Disgaea 5 Teased

Posted on October 24, 2012 by Rae Michelle Richards

The Disgaea franchise has been with us for two console generations now. Beginning life on the PlayStation 2 it has stayed exclusive on Sony hardware, most recently appearing in the form of a port of Disgaea 3 on the Vita. Nippon Ichi is not resting with the confirmation of two new titles. Disgaea Dimension 2, a “mid-quel” if you will, takes place between Disgaea 1 and 2 and will feature the return of Laharl, Etna and Flonne as well as new characters. The game’s combat engine will be a mix between the series 1st and 4th entry according to the

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What’s New On The Shelf: October 23rd

Posted on October 24, 2012 by Rae Michelle Richards

Welcome to “What’s New On The Shelf”, a hopefully weekly segment that gives you the rundown on all of the latest games to be released at retail in North America (with the exception of PC because let’s be realistic Digital Distribution owns that platform). For right now this only includes physically boxed product but hopefully we’ll expand this feature depending on how well it is received! Without further-a-do let’s get going, because there a lot of releases leading up to the last week of October.

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Generations of Chaos: Pandora’s Reflection Trailer

Posted on October 23, 2012 by Jason Bassett

Get ready for more RPG action coming your way from the crazy development team over at NIS America. Generations of Chaos: Pandora’s Reflection is a more traditional RPG where you can use Alchemy points in order to level up your characters. NIS Games is also touting a very deep and emotional story full with intrigue and hostility. Generations of Chaos: Pandora’s Reflection will release in February 2013 for both North America and Europe and will be available for the PSP. You can download the game via PSN. You may view the Press Release and trailer below!

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Dragon Age III: Inquisition Details & Concept Art

Posted on October 22, 2012 by Joshua Rust

There have been rumors of what’s to come in Dragon Age III: Inquisition. Here are some new details that we know for sure. – It has been in pre-production longer than Dragon Age: Origins, Dragon Age 2, or Mass Effect 2. – Cinematic designer Jon Perry states that “one level in DA3 is big as all levels in DA2. – There is a possibility that you will be able to own/control your own tower – It will feature character customisation “in a big way” including “follower customisation” – “The storytelling legacy BioWare is known for, with deep RPG gameplay, all

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Bioshock Infinite Shows Off America

Posted on October 21, 2012 by Jason Bassett

BioShock Infinite looks like it’s going to be another beautiful game. With the newest incarnation of the franchise leaving the aqua-metropolis known as Rapture and know going into a completely different direction: an American sky city known as Columbia. The city is known for it’s vast amount of color and it’s one of the most beautiful cities that we have seen in a video game this year. With that said, take a look at a new trailer that recently surfaced. Showing more of the air-city and some of the newer techniques that protagonist Booker DeWitt will be using in the

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Major Lay-offs At Sony Affecting Divisions Worldwide

Posted on October 20, 2012 by Rae Michelle Richards

Sony confirmed via press release last evening that massive lay-offs have hit the company. One of the world’s largest videogame, phone and television manufacturing companies will continue to shed 10,000 workers or 6% of its workforce. According to the release all areas will be affected including online services like the Sony Entertainment Network (formally PSN), Sony Ericson Smartphones and Research and Development. Sony Japan reported a loss of several billion yen for the fiscal year 2013 and hopes to have things turned around by the time their fiscal year 2014 results are reported sometime next year. These layoffs have been

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Mass Effect 4 Will Be ‘Shepard’-less

Posted on October 19, 2012 by Joshua Rust

That’s right everyone – Shepard will not make it to Mass Effect 4 (or the equivalent name to the next game). In a recent interview, art and design producer Fabrice Condominas from BioWare Montreal, told VG247: “There is one thing we are absolutely sure of – there will be no more Shepard, and the trilogy is over. “This is really our starting point. Now the Mass Effect universe is vast, and very, very rich. So at this point in time, we don’t even know what kind of time frame we’re going to be in. All we’re doing is more gathering ideas

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Anarchy Reigns gets Western Date and price cut

Posted on October 19, 2012 by Jeff Wade

Platinum Games’ arena brawler/semi Madworld sequel Anarchy Reigns was originally set for a release this summer, before a last minute delay by publisher SEGA pushed it in to 2013. Now, the game is finally set to enter the ring early next year and will come with a budget price. The studio announced today via Twitter that the open world fighter will hit American markets on January 8 at a reduced $29.99 price point. Europe will get it a few days latter on January 11 at a similarly reduced price point. Platinum Games has expressed frustration in the past about the international release of Anarcy Reigns.

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Bioshock: Infinite Gets Premium & Ultimate Songbird Editions

Posted on October 18, 2012 by Joshua Rust

Announced today are two new editions of Bioshock: Infinite that are now up for preorder at your local gaming store! The “Premium Edition” goes for $79.99 while the “Ultimate Songbird Edition” goes for $149.99. Here are the contents of the “Ultimate Songbird Edition”: 9.5 inch Songbird statue A 3-inch baby version keychain of the sold-out Murder of Crows vigor bottle replica. A 5 x 7-inch lithograph by Jorge Lacera. A 25 millimeter, resin-cast Handyman miniature from the upcoming BioShock Infinite board game by Plaid Hat Games, makers of Summoner Wars. A mini art book, full of BioShock Infinite concept art

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Lightbox Interactive Shifts Focus to iOs, Confirms Layoffs

Posted on October 18, 2012 by Rae Michelle Richards

The studio behind Sony’s exclusive sci-fi action game Starhawk, Lightbox Interactive, has seen sizable layoffs as well as a shift in platforms. The company confirmed yesterday that they will lay-off 24 employees from their Texas studio as of Friday and that the company will no longer be developing for the PlayStation 3 for the time being. Instead they will focus their development efforts on iOs and other mobile platforms. The company’s president had this to say to the media: “Lay-offs always suck but they are an unfortunate reality of business sometimes. The best we can do is try and treat

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Second Borderlands 2 DLC Leaked Via Trophies

Posted on October 18, 2012 by Rae Michelle Richards

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Gearbox Software just can’t seem to keep the DLC for Borderlands 2 a secret now can they? Are after the reveal of the first of several planned DLC add-ons earlier in the month through PS3 trophies, users have now mentioned “Mr.Torgue’s Campaign of Carnage”. Spotted by an eagle eyed reader over at Joystiq the description of this potential DLC reads “Mr Torgue’s Campaign of Carnage 0%”.  Rumors surrounding the existence of the Torgue DLC sprang up in September just after the game launched. Keep your eyes on your trophies vault hunters, they might just lead you to the next big treasure!

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Assassin’s Creed III Trailer: Maps, Perks, & Characters

Posted on October 17, 2012 by Joshua Rust

Assassin’s Creed III is nearly here. If you’re anything like us, the impending release is driving you crazy. My opinion is that Ubisoft started off with a great idea with the first game. From there, each new game has only gotten more expansive and more impressive. Ubisoft has released a trailer showing off some of the mulitplayer for Assassin’s Creed III. Including some of the maps you will play on, as well as the playable characters and their perks. Check it out! For the US: [youtube id=”Iwzw4948YNc” width=”600″ height=”350″] For the UK: [youtube id=”Cl3hfSZtudM” width=”600″ height=”350″] Don’t ask me why, but

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TES V: Skyrim DLC Leaked? Possible Dragon Mounts?

Posted on October 16, 2012 by Joshua Rust

If any truth is behind the information hidden away in the PC version of the most recent patch for The Elder Scrolls V: Skyrim, it appears that the next DLC could be called “Dragonborn” and feature ride-able dragons. OXM reports: “Quest markers for Solstheim, Telvanni, Castle Karstaag, Raven Rock and Miraak Temple have been discovered, alongside entries for what appear to be four new armour varieties – Bonemold, Chitin, Nordic and Stalhrim. Finally, there are files for the aforesaid dragon-riding animations. Looks like you’ll be casting spells from dragon-back, too. “ This could be all too real. I’m sure with

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